Alfred Russel Wallace: Spiritualism and Human Evolution (original) (raw)

The paper explores the life and ideas of Alfred Russel Wallace, the co-discoverer of natural selection, with a focus on his engagement with spiritualism and its implications for human evolution. It discusses Wallace's non-conventional education, his travels that shaped his views, and various social and scientific beliefs that influenced his understanding of humanity, including socialism, phrenology, and ecological perspectives. The research highlights the intersection of Wallace's scientific contributions with his spiritual beliefs, illustrating how these elements informed his views on the complexity of human evolution in relation to biology, society, and culture.